Moliy’s Global Hit “Shake It To The Max (Fly)” Was Disqualified From the Grammys And Fans Are Not Here for It

Moliy’s “Shake It To The Max (Fly)” remix was one of the most viral, chart topping tracks of 2025. But shocker: it was ruled ineligible for Grammy nominations in both the Best Global Music Performance and Best African Music Performance categories.

According to the Recording Academy, the problem wasn’t that the song wasn’t good, it was submitted as a remix. By their own rules, remixes do not qualify in those global and African performance categories.

But Moliy’s team pushed back hard. Gamma., her label, led by CEO Larry Jackson, argued that this “remix” is more than just slapped-on vocals. According to Jackson, about 50% of the remix is totally new composition, not just a replay of the original. He even said calling it a “Part Two” would’ve made more sense but instead it got boxed out.

“Shake It To The Max (Fly)” was not just a hit, it was a global flex. It blends Ghanaian Afropop (that’s Moliy) and full-throttle Jamaican dancehall (Skillibeng, Shenseea, Silent Addy) into something that feels both fresh and deeply rooted. The remix even has a totally different ISRC code meaning, technically, it’s its own master recording.

Grammy’s decision landed like a gut punch for fans and the independent music world. Jackson called it “devoid of any common sense,” pointing out how this rigid rule seems to punish innovative formats, especially in global music where remixes and collaborations are core.

Moliy’s remix hit major charts, and even got certified Gold in France. But even a global smash can be sidelined by a technicality.